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Franchises and Free CompetitionMonday, December 17, 2012 Many of the typical requirements established in franchise agreements involve apparent restrictions on free market competition. An analysis by Pablo Duncan-Linch in Elfinancierocr.com items, says that "the issue is not new", noting that one sector argues that some clauses in franchise agreements violate the rules of free competition, while the drafters of the contracts indicate that "within the framework of a franchise, special rules may be established which in another context might be construed as anti-competitive." Entrepreneurs with no ReasoningThursday, January 20, 2011 Nonconformists are those who believe, against all reason, that things can be done differently and better. These are the brightest entrepreneurs. They are of crazy ideas. Often misunderstood by their social environment and even businesses, which are usually conservative and risk averse. Global Competitiveness Report 2009-2010Tuesday, September 8, 2009 Central America: Costa Rica first (55 in the world), followed by Panamá (59), El Salvador (77), Guatemala (80), Honduras (89), Nicaragua (115). • Switzerland leads the rankings of the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report 2009-2010 CELAC: Waste of Time and MoneyFriday, January 30, 2015 The 3rd Summit of the Community of Latin American and the Caribbean resulted in an expected collection of platitudes which can be summarized by everyone willing to "be rich and healthy and not poor and sick", plus a media show of diplomatic excesses. EDITORIAL Porfirio Lobo Promotes Investment in HondurasMonday, January 25, 2010 Honduras' president elect promised freedom and guarantees for investors, in a social market economy. At a meeting with Central American businessmen in Guatemala City, Lobo offered "clear and defined" rules, inviting them to invest in Honduras. Textile Sector Forum in El SalvadorFriday, March 11, 2016 A meeting is being convened for the textile and clothing industry on March 16 in El Salvador, where the overall situation in the sector will be discussed. From a statement issued by Proesa: Bids to be in by September for US$8 billion regional refineryMonday, June 30, 2008 Mexico's proposal for a US$8 billion refinery in Central America is going ahead and bids for the project are to be presented in September, Gerónimo Gutiérrez, Mexico's deputy foreign minister said. The 360,000 barrels-per-day refinery was proposed as part of the Puebla-Panama Plan, which was relaunched at the weekend as the Meso-American Project. Latin American ports strive to keep pace with world tradeWednesday, May 21, 2008 The Latin American Ports Congress, to be held in Panama from June 17 to 21, will debate how to meet the challenge of growing world trade. Latin American port authorities are planning major increases in infrastructure to keep them abreast of the investments being made by their counterparts in Canada, the United States and Europe. Regional Energy Congress in El SalvadorMonday, February 29, 2016 The Salvadoran Industry Association is convening the third Regional Energy Congress on 20, 21 and 22 of July at the Sheraton Hotel in San Salvador. From a statement issued by the Salvadoran Association of Industrialists (ASI): Mining Negotiations at Global PDCA ConventionMonday, January 20, 2014 Representatives of companies in the sector and investors will meet from 2 to 5 March in Canada in order to take part in the business conference. The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDCA) has organized since 1932 the Annual Mining Convention which is attended by companies involved in the industry of mining exploration and exploitation in various countries. Difficulties in Investing in Central AmericaMonday, November 17, 2014 Employers in the region are complaining about a lack of long-term development policies, and are asking for Government transparency, effectiveness and legal certainty, so that they can continue investing in the region. During a meeting between businessmen and government called 'Expanding opportunities: promoting the private sector and job creation', entrepreneurs from different sectors shared their concerns and views on the investment climate in the region. Opportunities for CocoaMonday, October 7, 2013 In countries such as the U.S. and Switzerland, consumers prefer dark chocolate, driving up demand for cocoa worldwide. According to market research by Euromonitor International, the value of a kilogram of chocolate in the United States reached a record high of $12.25 this year, up by 45% compared to the amount reported in 2007. IDB Announces $ 2.000 Million for CA and Dominican RepublicFriday, March 4, 2011 The President of the IDB announced funding to meet priorities in Central America and the Dominican Republic. "This year we will maintain our response and commitment to the region," said Alberto Moreno. “The $ 2.000 million” he added, “will be used to address infrastructure priorities, particularly roads, energy, social safety nets, with an emphasis on strengthening health services, education, housing, natural disasters and climate change, finance and public safety. Central American emergency planFriday, April 25, 2008 The Central American countries have defined strategies to confront the rise in prices and possible scarcity of food. In effect it's an emergency plan that will require an investment of about 560 million dollars. The plan and be concentrated on four products: rice, beans, corn and sorghum. The Central American plan, aimed at encouraging production of basic grains, includes the creation of a regional network for seed production, joint importation of agriculture inputs, an increase in areas under cultivation, improvements in productivity, and financing for producers. Fostering Regional DevelopmentThursday, November 15, 2018 Reducing trade barriers and procedures, increasing legal security and improving productive infrastructure are part of the changes required by the business sector for the region's economic development. In Guatemala, the 12th Ibero-American Business Meeting is held, in which the private sector presents proposals to face the current challenges and generate opportunities for the countries of the region. |
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